Corona impact on NRL...?

[GNR4LIFE]

Wow! If that's the case it's all or nothing isn't it.
That creates a hell of an incentive for some idiot to try to cover up a positive test result. If that were to happen, and leaked out (as it almost certainly would) the reputational damage to the game would exceed anything we've ever contemplated before.

I think the NRL would try to continue even if a player tested positive.

That would show complete arrogance and contempt then.

 

[Tiger5150]

I dont understand how the game could continue if a player tests positive. That would mean that the entire team would have to be potentially infested and when they play another team then the opposition would be potentially infested. Compounded by the fact that many infected people can be asymptomatic and infectious for an extended period of time.

 

[cochise]

I dont understand how the game could continue if a player tests positive. That would mean that the entire team would have to be potentially infested and when they play another team then the opposition would be potentially infested. Compounded by the fact that many infected people can be asymptomatic and infectious for an extended period of time.

So what is the point of testing workers at Newmauch House everyday on entry?

Most Covid 19 cases spread from people who are systematic.

 

[Red88_Tiger]

Anyone able to copy and paste this article about Joey Ratu? https://t.co/boaD6MKvFT




TIGERS
NRL hopefuls excited by proposal for second-tier trial matches
Matt Logue, The Daily Telegraph
May 5, 202

The introduction of second-tier trial matches this season would be life-changing for fringe Wests Tigers prop Joseph Ratuvakacereivalu.

Prior to the NRL’s shutdown, Ratuvakacereivalu was in contention for a top 30 position at the Tigers after impressing at the Nines tournament in Perth.

Then the coronavirus hit, forcing him out of the NRL squad and onto jobkeeper payments while working as a labourer.

Ratuvakacereivalu has mentally struggled since and is living in limbo after the Canterbury Cup competition was cancelled for 2020. So he would welcome a proposed second-tier trial match initiative.

As revealed in The Daily Telegraph, NRL rivals like the Roosters and South Sydney could merge under a proposal to play fortnightly trial matches to give players outside the top 17 at each club regular match conditioning.

Coaches would pick their 21-man squads each Tuesday for that weekend’s games then, players who miss out would be placed in a pool for the trial games.

The idea was tossed around at a recent NRL coaches’ association meeting and will be discussed in further detail at the next meeting of Project Apollo on Friday.

“I think that idea is so good for all the Cup boys,” said Ratuvakacereivalu, who has played 35 Canterbury Cup games for the Wests Magpies since 2018.

“Everyone is still wondering what the go is. We don’t even know if we can play Ron Massey Cup, so it would help if we could play some football.

“It would be fun, give us a chance for some game fitness and give the boys a chance to show off to the NRL coaches and prove ourselves for a top 30 spot.

“I was so close to making the NRL team, so that is what hurts the most.

“You want to take every opportunity you get to impress the coach, but there is not much I can do with the season off.”

Ratuvakacereivalu is one of hundreds of second-tier players who are currently on the rugby league scrapheap.

He has been working eight hours a day shifting metal on a job site while training in the afternoons when he gets home.

Unlike NRL players who will resume their competition on May 28, second-tier footballers like Ratuvakacereivalu don’t have any light at the end of the tunnel with the Canterbury Cup shelved for 2020.

“That is the difference — we have no idea what is going on,” he said.

“We have been told to keep fit because you never know what could happen.

“It has been pretty hectic, especially when there isn’t much information going around. It is a bit confusing, but it is what it is, I guess.

“I have no idea what is going on, but you just have to be ready for when you get the call. It helps knowing that I’m not the only player in this situation.

“The club has also helped a lot. They have set us up with jobkeeper payments. It helps knowing that the club is still looking after us. It helps because some of the boys have lost their jobs through the shutdown.”

Times have been tough for Ratuvakacereivalu with his league career on hold, but he is trying to keep his life in perspective.

“I’ve had a few operations on my leg, and I was out for a year and a half, so I guess I’ve been through worse,” he said.

“The timing sucks, but I’m trying to stay positive.

“I was so close to the NRL squad prior to the lockdown, so I’ll use that as motivation. I have got to be ready for whenever an opportunity arises.”

Honestly .... the NRL should be trying to save every dollar it has at the moment

Forget 2nd tier trials until 2021 ..lets just get through this season

What do you do with the players who miss the 17 each week?

My son footy club is hopeful to get going on 1st July. If that does happen push them to local footy. It will certainly help grass roots and give them a run

 

[gallagher]

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.

So it’s serious enough for the NBA to suspend their comp, but the NRL can go on like nothing happened? Yeah, nah

 

[gallagher]

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.

So it’s serious enough for the NBA to suspend their comp, but the NRL can go on like nothing happened? Yeah, nah

Cool

 

[Fade.To.Black]

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.

So it’s good serious enough for the NBA to suspend their comp, but the NRL can go on like nothing happened? Yeah, nah

Who cares about other sports, if they don't want to play that's fine. The NRL does, so that's fine also. I couldn't care less whether the footy comes back this year or not, our team will still suck, but if they are following guidelines and players aren't testing positive then there's no problem if they start up the season in a few weeks.

 

[Geo]

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.

So it’s serious enough for the NBA to suspend their comp, but the NRL can go on like nothing happened? Yeah, nah

Cool

South Korea Baseball League..is on..they have cut out crowds..NRL should do it..

 

[gallagher]

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.

So it’s good serious enough for the NBA to suspend their comp, but the NRL can go on like nothing happened? Yeah, nah

Who cares about other sports, if they don't want to play that's fine. The NRL does, so that's fine also. I couldn't care less whether the footy comes back this year or not, our team will still suck, but if they are following guidelines and players aren't testing positive then there's no problem if they start up the season in a few weeks.

 

[cochise]

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.

So it’s serious enough for the NBA to suspend their comp, but the NRL can go on like nothing happened? Yeah, nah

That was months ago when testing wasn't as easy as it is now.

 

[gallagher]

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.

So it’s serious enough for the NBA to suspend their comp, but the NRL can go on like nothing happened? Yeah, nah

That was months ago when testing wasn't as easy as it is now.

I think were better off not following the lead of America in regards to Covid19.

 

[innsaneink]

New training facilities look very "Park footy"
I will be amazed if we can compete over the next few years

 

[GNR4LIFE]

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.

So it’s serious enough for the NBA to suspend their comp, but the NRL can go on like nothing happened? Yeah, nah

That was months ago when testing wasn't as easy as it is now.

It was when cases were in their infancy. I get some of you are desperate for footy, but it’s seriously clouding your judgement.

 

[cochise]

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.

So it’s serious enough for the NBA to suspend their comp, but the NRL can go on like nothing happened? Yeah, nah

That was months ago when testing wasn't as easy as it is now.

It was when cases were in their infancy. I get some of you are desperate for footy, but it’s seriously clouding your judgement.

Not at all, you watch if the NRL has a case they will isolate that player and play on.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.

So it’s serious enough for the NBA to suspend their comp, but the NRL can go on like nothing happened? Yeah, nah

That was months ago when testing wasn't as easy as it is now.

It was when cases were in their infancy. I get some of you are desperate for footy, but it’s seriously clouding your judgement.

Not at all, you watch if the NRL has a case they will isolate that player and play on.

If it’s as simple as that, all other codes would be playing.

 

[gallagher]

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.

So it’s serious enough for the NBA to suspend their comp, but the NRL can go on like nothing happened? Yeah, nah

That was months ago when testing wasn't as easy as it is now.

It was when cases were in their infancy. I get some of you are desperate for footy, but it’s seriously clouding your judgement.

Not at all, you watch if the NRL has a case they will isolate that player and play on.

Correct, we closed down when it was in its infancy aswell. Things have improved.

 

[cochise]

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.

So it’s serious enough for the NBA to suspend their comp, but the NRL can go on like nothing happened? Yeah, nah

That was months ago when testing wasn't as easy as it is now.

It was when cases were in their infancy. I get some of you are desperate for footy, but it’s seriously clouding your judgement.

Not at all, you watch if the NRL has a case they will isolate that player and play on.

If it’s as simple as that, all over codes would be playing.

We as a country are in a very different situation to anywhere else in the world. There is little chance of a player testing positive if they are following the biosecurity measures the NRL has in place and NSW Health itself states that in the majority of cases people are not infectious until they have symptoms. If someone shows up an an NRL site with symptoms they will be send a way for testing as we have already seen on multiple occasions .

 

[Fade.To.Black]

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.

So it’s serious enough for the NBA to suspend their comp, but the NRL can go on like nothing happened? Yeah, nah

That was months ago when testing wasn't as easy as it is now.

It was when cases were in their infancy. I get some of you are desperate for footy, but it’s seriously clouding your judgement.

Not at all, you watch if the NRL has a case they will isolate that player and play on.

If it’s as simple as that, all other codes would be playing.

AFL would be sitting back hoping that an NRL player tests positive so they can say 'I told you so'. If the NRL goes 3 or 4 rounds with no problems the AFL will jump on board quick-smart. Money talks.

 

[Tiger5150]

I dont understand how the game could continue if a player tests positive. That would mean that the entire team would have to be potentially infested and when they play another team then the opposition would be potentially infested. Compounded by the fact that many infected people can be asymptomatic and infectious for an extended period of time.

So what is the point of testing workers at Newmauch House everyday on entry?

Most Covid 19 cases spread from people who are systematic.

I would suggest that 16 dead at Newmarch, proves my point. Its a tough sell suggesting that by implementing the guidelines from a facility that has resulted in 16 deaths and over 60 cases, is a capable regime to keep the comp running.

I'd also suggest that none of the staff or residents were tackling each other.